Hood Pins - Aerocatch Latches for Mustang, Camaro, WRX & Miata

What This Hood Pin Collection Covers

Traditional hood pins

A traditional pin passes through a hood mounted plate and secures with a clip. These straightforward systems are common on drag cars, track cars, muscle cars and custom builds.

Flush hood latches

Flush latches sit close to the hood surface and give composite or vented hoods a cleaner finished look. Use a matched mounting and alignment process for reliable engagement.

Hood Retention for Street and Track Use

Supplemental security

Hood pins can supplement a factory latch when high speed airflow, lightweight panels or race use place extra load on hood retention.

Locking hood catches

Locking catches and hold downs are useful for Jeep and off road hoods that see vibration, trail movement and frequent opening.

Installation and Alignment

Positioning

Place both pins where the hood and radiator support provide solid backing. Check clearance for bracing, wiring, intake parts and hood insulation before drilling.

Final adjustment

Close the hood gently during test fitting and adjust the pin height until the panel sits naturally. A lanyard helps prevent a removed clip from being misplaced.

Materials and Finish Choices

Steel and stainless hardware

Steel and stainless components offer durable retention hardware for frequent use. Inspect clips and cables regularly for wear or deformation.

Low profile color options

Black, silver, red and blue hardware can match a race interior or exterior accent while keeping the retention system easy to spot during a pre drive check.

Top Hood Pin Brands

Aerocatch

Aerocatch is known for low profile flush mount hood latch systems.

Sparco

Sparco offers motorsport hardware including colored hood pins and springs.

OMP

OMP supplies plated bonnet pin hardware for race builds.

Cusco

Cusco offers universal aluminum body pin hardware.

Rampage

Rampage provides locking hood catches for Jeep applications.

DV8 Offroad

DV8 Offroad builds hold downs for Jeep JK and JL hoods.

Omix

Omix offers replacement hood catch components for Wrangler applications.

How to Choose the Correct Option

• Confirm whether the kit is universal or vehicle specific.
• Check the hood material and underside bracing before selecting a mounting location.
• Choose flush latches when a low profile finish is important.
• Choose traditional pins when simple visual confirmation is preferred.
• Verify that both mounting surfaces have enough strength for the retention load.
• Use cable lanyards to help prevent lost clips.
• Check clearance with hood vents, struts and latch hardware.
• Retain the factory latch when vehicle regulations or the build plan require it.
• Test hood alignment and full engagement before driving.
• Inspect pins, clips and fasteners as part of every track or trail preflight.

Common Questions

Do hood pins replace the factory hood latch?

Many builds use hood pins as supplemental retention with the factory latch still in place. Follow vehicle requirements and the latch kit instructions.

Are hood pins only for race cars?

No. Hood pins and locking catches are used on race cars, muscle cars, custom builds and off road vehicles where secure hood retention is important.

Can I install hood pins on a fiberglass hood?

Yes, but the panel needs properly reinforced mounting points. Follow the hood maker guidance and use backing plates when the kit calls for them.

What is a flush hood latch?

A flush hood latch mounts close to the panel surface and uses a recessed latch mechanism instead of an exposed pin and clip.

How many hood pins do I need?

Many front opening hoods use a pair, one near each side. Use the hood and latch manufacturer guidance for the specific vehicle and panel.

Should hood pins have cables?

Cables or lanyards are useful because they keep clips attached to the vehicle and reduce the chance of misplacing them during service.

Can hood pins be locked?

Some hood catch and latch systems include locking features. Verify the product details when security is a priority.

Where should hood pins be mounted?

Mount them where the hood and lower support structure are strong and aligned. Check clearance and panel movement before drilling.

How often should I inspect hood pins?

Inspect the pins, clips, lanyards, fasteners and hood alignment before track days, trail use and long drives.

Do hood pins affect hood alignment?

Poorly adjusted pins can preload or distort a panel. Adjust height gradually until the hood closes naturally and the pins engage fully.

Why Buy Hood pins, bonnet pins and flush hood latches from Black Ops Auto Works

Black Ops Auto Works stocks 27 performance focused SKUs with real fitment data, competitive pricing and support from staff who build these vehicles. Products are filterable by year, make, model, trim, engine and drivetrain to help confirm the correct application before ordering.

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